Several major airlines are offering flexible travel policies and cancellation waivers as winter weather threatens to disrupt flights in and out of Houston-area airports.<\/p>\n
Freezing temperatures, snow and ice<\/a> could lead to delays or cancellations between Friday and early next week, prompting carriers to allow travelers to rebook without paying change fees if certain conditions are met.<\/p>\n American Airlines<\/a><\/p>\n American Airlines has issued a travel alert for Winter Storm Fern, impacting dozens of airports, including Houston\u2019s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).<\/p>\n Passengers may qualify for a change-fee waiver if they:<\/p>\n Are traveling on an American Airlines flight<\/p>\n Purchased tickets by January 19, 2026<\/p>\n Were originally scheduled to travel January 23\u201326, 2026<\/p>\n Rebook travel between January 21\u201329, 2026<\/p>\n Do not change their origin or destination<\/p>\n Rebook in the same cabin (fare difference may apply)<\/p>\n Eligible customers can make a one-time change online or contact reservations for assistance. Changes must be made by January 26, 2026.<\/p>\n United Airlines<\/a><\/p>\n United Airlines is also offering flexible options for travelers flying to or from Houston (IAH) and other impacted Southern and Midwest airports.<\/p>\n Passengers with tickets purchased on or before January 20, 2026, and scheduled to travel between January 23\u201325, 2026, may:<\/p>\n Reschedule their trip with change fees and fare differences waived<\/p>\n Rebook travel on United flights departing between January 21\u201329, 2026<\/p>\n Keep the same cities and cabin class<\/p>\n Customers are encouraged to manage changes through United\u2019s \u201cView Your Trip\u201d portal.<\/p>\n